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Attorney- Veterans Legal Services

Legal Services of North Florida
Full-time
On-site
Tallahassee, Florida, United States
$65,000 - $110,000 USD yearly


Attorney- Veterans Legal Services
























Legal Services of North Florida has
an openings for an Attorney to address the legal needs of veteran clients. Come work with
great people who do hard work to better the lives of low-income and vulnerable
individuals in our communities. LSNF handles more than 8,900 cases a year and
does not charge their clients for their legal services. Be a part of a
non-profit law firm, with 110+ employees in seven offices across North Florida,
that seeks legal justice while understanding the value of work-life balance.
Work independently and as part of a team to obtain positive results
for clients with a focus on veterans' legal services which may include public benefits, family law, housing, property rights, and other civil law matters. This position can be located in either the Tallahassee, Quincy, or Panama City offices. 


Attorneys at LSNF have the ability
to work collaboratively with superior legal professionals in civil litigation
and administrative law to strategize and advocate on behalf of clients and seek
justice. LSNF legal staff also engage in significant litigation including large-scale impact work and appellate work. To fulfill the mission to remove barriers
to legal access, LSNF carries out community education and outreach with
two Justice on the Block mobile response units where
individuals can speak to an attorney, apply for our services, or have
assistance filing pro se documents. 


Applicants should be a member of The
Florida Bar in good standing, with preference given to candidates with public
interest or legal aid experience. Candidates must have strong organizational
and communication skills, be comfortable interacting with clients, and have a
desire to advocate. All staff must successfully pass a level II background screening.


Salary offers depend on experience.
Applicants who have recently passed the Bar exam but do not have attorney
experience can expect an entry salary of $65,000.00. Candidates with ten years
of attorney experience can expect a salary range of $83,800 or higher. Candidates with twenty years of attorney experience can expect a salary range of $103,900 or higher.
Comprehensive fringe benefits package includes:


  • Offices open to public Monday - Thursday
  • Immediate paid time off includes holidays, sick
    leave, and personal leave
  • Personal or vacation leave earnings equal 2.4
    weeks a year and after two years, increases to five weeks per year
  • 100% fully paid health insurance for employee &
    dependent children
     after
    60 days of employment
  • Employer paid life insurance policy of
    $25,000
  • Employer contributes 6% to retirement/ 401K plan, after one year of full-time service, no match
    required
  • Additional voluntary options of dental, vision, term
    life, disability, and other insurance coverage is also available. 
  • Flexible Work Plans including remote work options are available after 6 months of employment
  • Salary paid monthly by direct deposit

To learn more about Legal Services
of North Florida:


https://www.lsnf.org/


https://twitter.com/LSNFTweets


https://www.facebook.com/LegalServicesofNorthFlorida/


https://www.instagram.com/LSNFJustice/


This company is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, age,
marital status, disability, veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected
category.


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